Sunday, July 5, 2009

Solana Beach 2009

Smiling with Elmo and Zoey

Last night we were there-beautiful
Posing with Papa and Grandma
One of my favorite pics-so cheesy


With Aunt Erica and Avery
Aunt Becca had just spoiled her with ice cream

I look really pregnant here:)
Same cheesy grins
Posing with Daddy
The tigers are sleeping. They go night night
This was at the wild animal park-it was cut off
My pretty butterfly


At the 3-d Sesame Show at Sea World-she loved it:)
Being goofy with Papa waiting for a 10 dollar hamburger
I see Bruce-every shark was Bruce from Finding Nemo:)

We recently just got back from our week long vacation near San Diego and it was heaven. The weather was perfect and we had a wonderful time seeing and spending time with our family. Chris and I kept busy though taking McKenna to Sea World, the zoo, and the wild animal park. It was great being able to be outside and active since I feel like we have been hibernating at home. McKenna loved Sea World. She loved all of the animals, especially Shamu or Hamu as she lovingly called him. She actually took a nap in her stroller while we were there and it was great because when she woke up it was time to go and see Elmo and she literally freaked out. She ran away from us and kept going back to him and finally when I told her it was time to leave she told me no, I seeing Elmo. I had to send Aunt Jessie in to carry her out. The wild animal park was kind of a disappointment. Too much walking and not enough to peak any interest. We did go on the tram through the safari and that was the highlight of the day. The San Diego Zoo was beautiful and the animals did not disappoint. We were able to see three tigers huddled together sleeping-one of the cutest things I have ever seen. A panda was out and about eating bamboo and it's funny because when you ask McKenna what a panda bear says she will say "hiya" (from Kung Fu Panda for those of you that don't know:). McKenna was really looking forward to seeing the hippo but it wasn't cooperating but the polar bear made up for it. He was right up at the glass playing with a ball and McKenna just chased him up and down the glass following him-it was pretty neato. The beach there was cold. Chris got in the last day there I just got in to my knees. McKenna I think was trying to make sense of it and she decided that it was okay on the last day to get in and then run away. Also, some big news as many of you know McKenna could care less about smiling for a picture. But, on this trip for some reason she started to care and we have some great pics of her showing her pearly whites:) We were sad to come home especially when we drove through Yuma and it was 110 but I think we are acclimated now. My ankles did swell a little on the ride home but I think it was lack of movement and the sudden surge in temp. So far this pregnancy has been great and it was weird because yesterday I passed the half way mark-only 20 weeks to go until we meet little girl #2:)

8 comments:

Jonna said...

Sounds like you guys had way too much fun!! Makenna is so ADORABLE!! I love the new smile!

Jeni Everett said...

Looks like fun!! I love the picture of McKenna with the 3-D glasses on. She's so stinking cute!!! Can't wait to see what baby number two looks like. We need to look for material and stuff for your car seat cover. I am in the middle of helping Lacey design her custom bedding. It's so fun. If you want to go fabric shopping with us let me know. We can find something for your car seat cover. So fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Hann Family said...

What a fun trip!!!! We love San Deigo and Sea World too...makes me want to go. You look terrific!

The Hann Family said...

What a fun trip!!!! We love San Deigo and Sea World too...makes me want to go. You look terrific!

Nana said...

Oh how I love all four of you! Looks like you had such fun. You are such great parents. Melissa you look terrific and Chris, you will forever hold a very dear place in your Aunt Gwyn's heart. Miss you~

Ellsworth Family said...

So, I am WAYYY out of the loop! Congratulations!!! I am so excited that you are having another girl. I get to visit good old AZ in August, so hopefully we can get together sometime. You look great! Glad the coast was fun. I sure miss those quick trips out there. :(

Chelle said...

What a fun trip! You guys are always doing fun things like that, it seems. And CONGRATS on the girl! i'll be honest, I was hoping Turin would be a girl at first b/c I wanted she and Siena to play dolls and Barbies together like my sister and me did. But of course we were thrilled for a boy. i love the 3-D pics of the ultrasound. Those are the coolest! Are you going to share your name possibilities or do you keep it a secret?

Bridget said...

What a fun trip... Talan would love to see Elmo he is obessed with him these days.. Congrats on another baby girl too.. I am so excited for you. I know you know that girls are so fun...